Stop privatizing Telecom immediately

The Telecom Trade Union protest held in front of the Telecom head office this evening against selling the communication entity’s share to private companies. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

IUSF protesters tear gassed

The Police used water cannons to disperse a group of students from the Inter University Student’s Federations (IUSF) who were marching towards the University Grants Commission (UGC) today. The IUSF held the protest at the Lipton’s Circus in Colombo against the on-going repressions in universities. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Islamic brethren converge at Iftar at Torrington

A religiously important Islamic breaking of fast was organized by the Sri Lanka Muslim Civil Society Soup Kitchen and the Torrington Workers’ Team and held at Independence Square yesterday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Eid Shopping Festival begins in Colombo

Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre had come alive with the EID shopping Festival which got off the ground on April 1st, The exhibition which show cases various items will continue till April 11. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Dekanda fair vendors complain of fuel price revision

The retail vendors of Delkanda weekly fair who are pictured here say that they are unable to pass the benefit of fuel price reduction to their customers, as they themselves haven’t got it. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

RW with security forces in A’pura

President Ranil Wickremesinghe delivered a special address to the Tri Forces & Police personnel from the Anuradhapura Air Force Base. Minister of State for Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of Staff to the President Sagala Ratnayake, Secretary to the Ministry of Defence GeneralKamal Gunaratne (Rtd), Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, Army Commander Lieutenant General

Sanath Nandasiri’s funeral

The funeral of veteran musician and Chancellor of University of Visual and Performing Arts Emeritus Professor Sanath Nandasiri took take place today at 5 p.m. at General Cemetery, in Borella. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Bids adieus after 40 years of flying

Utpala Kumarasinghe, the most senior pilot of SriLankan Airlines, who has completed over 40 years of service, retired from his distinguished service. The aircraft which he commandeered for the last time in his career as a senior pilot, touched down at the Katunayake Airport last afternoon. He had taken his son Rahal Kumarasinghe as co-pilot during his last flight. ✅ Pix by T.K.G Kapila

'Gam Maduwa' held at Gangarama

A traditional ’Gam Maduwa’ was held at the Gangarama Temple in Hunupitiya with the participation of the chief incumbent of the temple Venerable Galaboda Ganesara Thera and Venerable Kirineda Assaji Thera on Thursday night. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Alone...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa seen here sitting alone when the remains of late former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera was brought to the Parliament premises last morning. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa were also present at the occasion. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Parliament bids adieu to former speaker

The remains of late former Speaker Joseph Michael Perera was brought to the Parliament premises this morning. President Ranil Wickremeisinghe, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, former Speakers Karu Jayasuriya and Chamal Rajapaksa are seen accompanying the casket carrying the former Speaker’s remains to the Parliament premises. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

First day in school

Grade one students were accompanied by their parents and teachers on their first day of school in Samudradevi Balika Vidyalaya, Nugegoda. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

51st death anniversary of late Philip Gunawardene

The incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, together with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardene, former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena together with Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene, are seen at a commemoration ceremony held at the BMICH to mark the 51st death anniversary of late socialist party leader Philip Gunawardene. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CPC TU action creates fuel queues in Colombo

Motorists were seen queued up at several filling stations in Colombo following the trade union action by some workers at the CPC. However the situation returned to normal by evening with the release of additional stocks of fuel to the market. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Protest against Saliya Peiris...

A group of people staged a protest in front of the Fort Railway Station, accusing Attorney-at-Law Saliya Peiris of appearing for underworld leader Harak Kata.Pix by Nisal Baduge

Less traffic on Colombo roads as people fear fuel shortage

Several roads leading to Colombo City and within the city were seen less traffic this morning. Many believed it was due to the fear of fuel shortages due to the Trade Union action by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Fuel distribution was not carried out properly yesterday due to the TU action. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Stop privatising CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) trade union collective today launched a protest in front of the Oil installation at Kolonnawa this evening against the government’s move to privatize the CPC. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Lankadeepa does it again

Our sister papers Daily Lankadeepa and the Sunday Lankadeepa won the most popular newspaper award for the 17th consecutive year at ‘SLIM- KANTAR Peoples Award 2023’ being held at Monarch Imperial, Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte this evening.

Abolish taxes - FUTA

The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) today staged a protest in front of the University Grants Commission (UGC) against the huge government tax imposed on people and against the allegations levelled at Ruhuna University Deputy Vice Chancellor Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Devram Vihara perahera parades the streets

The Medin Maha Perahera conducted by the Sri Devram Maha Viharaya in Pannipitiya paraded the streets on Saturday night. Pix by Nisal Baduge

’’Kedella Construction Expo 2023’’

The exhibition ’’Kedella Construction Expo 2023’’ organized by the Asia Exhibitions and Conventions (Pvt) Ltd was launched today and will be held until Sunday (29) from 10.00 am to 9.00 pm at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) Colombo. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Hands off judges…

A group of lawyers staged a protest in front of the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today urging the authorities not to interfere with the judiciary. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

‘Crafting Ceylon’ exhibition at BMICH

With the aim of providing overseas market opportunities for Sri Lankan handicraft products, a ’’Crafting Ceylon’’ export-oriented design development Exhibition held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) today. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Another electric bike launched

Managing Director of Abans Group Behman Pestonjee and Yadea Sales Director Southeast Asia Division Alex opened the Yadea electric bike at their flagship showroom in Peliyagoda today. A truck was pulled by the Yadea electric bike to show its strength during the launch. The bike will be sold for less than Rs. 550,000 and save a lot of money on fuel. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

71st death anniversary of DS Senanayake commemorated

The 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake, the Father of the Nation, was commemorated at Independence Square today (22) under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

designer’s wedding show 2023

The designer’s wedding show 2023 was held at Hilton Hotel in Colombo last night. The Celebrity Designer Wedding Show first took place in 2009 and continued annually until it was disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. This year marks the first Celebrity Designer Wedding Show since the pandemic and is also the first time the show joins hands with the Indira Cancer Trust. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

71st death anniversary of DS Senanayake

A mid-day meal was provided to children of the Jinananda Children’s Development Centre in Wellawatte today to mark the 71st death anniversary of late Prime Minister D. S. Senanayake. His grandson, Rukman Senanayake and other family members were present at this occasion. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Parents protest against teachers

Parents were seen protesting at the Fort Railways station against the protest conducted by the teachers’ union. The parents claimed that the education of their children was not continued due to the COVID pandemic and protests. Therefore, the parents organized the protest against the teachers. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Protest against dissolution of Teachers' Transfer Board

Lanka Teachers Union today held a protest campaign in front of the Colombo Fort railway station based on several issues including the dissolution of the Teachers’ Transfer Board. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Premitha, Sagala visit Army Headquarters

State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, accompanied by the Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the President on National Security Sagala Rathnayake praised the services rendered by Sri Lanka Army troops during his maiden visit to the Army Headquarters situated in Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte.